[Rhodes22-list] Fw: Mast Raising System w/Pictures

[Rob Lowe]

Here is an old post from Todd along with some pictures. - rob


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From: "Todd Zumach" <zoomerzx at gmail.com>
To: "Rhodes List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 10:11 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Mast Raising System w/Pictures


> I have attached three pictures showing the two mast raising systems that I
> have.  I have never used the larger system, but can tell you that the new
> system is very effective.  One of the pictures shows where the block is
> mounted in front of the tabernacle that the crane attaches to.  It takes
> about three minutes to set up the system and the mast drops slowly into
the
> stern mounted cradle. The secret to the new mast raising system is the
> extension chains that are added to the inside front stays.  This allows
the
> stays to control the mast as it lowers.
>
> Mast raising and lowering is really a one person job with this system.
The
> only thing I have to watch out for is getting any stays fouled.  The
biggest
> problem is the adjustment bars on the rear stays getting stuck (that has
> happend two of the three times I have raised the mast.)
>
> It is also clear from the pictures that the old system is much larger and
> heavier than the new system.
>
> Capn Z
> Phillips, WI
>


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